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Physics 1 · Unit 8: Electric Charge and Electric Force

Coulomb Force Between Charges

Two point charges, q₁ = +3.0 μC and q₂ = −3.0 μC, are separated by 0.30 m. Use k = 9.0×10⁹ N·m²/C².

(a)3 points

Calculate the magnitude of the force between them.

(b)1 point

State whether the force is attractive or repulsive and why.

(c)2 points

How does the force change if the separation is doubled?